Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Red Carpet Golf.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Red Carpet Golf, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
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Skill Distribution
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Produce low/mid/high shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Everything you need to know about Red Carpet Golf.
Phone
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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1409 Newell St, Waterloo, IA 50703, USA
Red Carpet Golf is a historic golf facility in Waterloo, Iowa, opened in 1920 and designed by Tom Bendelow. The course has hosted notable players and has been privately owned since 1976, offering a traditional golf experience with on-site amenities. The property includes a pro shop, driving range, event hall, and a catering-friendly 19th Hole, and it promotes hosting weddings, reunions, and other gatherings. Located just east of Waterloo, the club emphasizes a first-class golf experience with memberships and resident visitors alike.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendelow
Opened
1920
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Red Carpet Golf, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 43.7 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.7 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 13 | — | 2 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 397 | 143 | 333 | 428 | 381 | 154 | 259 | 343 | 432 | 2870 | 389 | 101 | 481 | 338 | 317 | 340 | 447 | 339 | 127 | 2879 | 5749 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.1 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.8 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | — | 10 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 397 | 143 | 333 | 428 | 381 | 154 | 259 | 348 | 432 | 2875 | 389 | 101 | 481 | 338 | 317 | 340 | 447 | 339 | 127 | 2879 | 5754 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 51.8 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 52.4 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | — | 10 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 411 | 192 | 350 | 441 | 388 | 163 | 329 | 355 | 447 | 3076 | 400 | 130 | 536 | 347 | 330 | 361 | 496 | 404 | 186 | 3190 | 6266 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Red Carpet Golf hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Red Carpet Golf hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Red Carpet Golf hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Red Carpet Golf hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Red Carpet Golf hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Red Carpet Golf hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Red Carpet Golf hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Red Carpet Golf hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Red Carpet Golf hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Red Carpet Golf hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Red Carpet Golf hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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% match to course practice profileVisualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Red Carpet Golf. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 62 days 84 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLeave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Red Carpet Golf and what to expect.
Red Carpet Golf presents a demanding test. The 123.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 75.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6008 yards. The back tees extend to 6266.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 75.2 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
At a full length of 6266.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6266.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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